Popular Yank Comics#58

Popular Yank Comics #58

Jan 1951 · Ayers & James · 6d [0-0-6 AUP]

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In "Pettifers Peril," reporter Martha takes her first big assignment for the "Daily Bulletin," diving into the sensational case of the Undertaker—a criminal who hid a priceless diamond inside a corpse to evade capture. Written by Bill Woolfolk and illustrated by John Spranger, this 1951 adventure blends pulp intrigue with the eerie flair of early crime comics, all wrapped in a cover by John Spranger.

Contains 3 stories

Untitled Superhero story

11 pp · Superhero

Script William WoolfolkPencils Bill WardInks Bill Ward

In a 1951 tale from *Popular Yank Comics #58*, Patricia Wentworth—locked away in prison—finds herself cast as the Witch in a staged production of *Macbeth*, a role that unexpectedly grants her access to chemicals. With the help of her new access and a clever plan, she begins to unravel her confinement, setting the stage for a daring escape. Written by William Woolfolk and illustrated by Bill Ward, this 11-page story blends theatrical flair with a touch of mystery.

Pettifers Peril

13 pp · Adventure

A Million Dollar Corpse!

11 pp · Superhero

In "A Million Dollar Corpse!" from Popular Yank Comics #58, rookie reporter Jo investigates the bizarre case of the Undertaker, who vanished with a priceless diamond—only to be traced through a corpse he used as a hidden cache. The story unfolds as Jo digs into the mystery, uncovering a criminal scheme that turns the dead into a vault, all while the Doll Man’s shadow looms over the investigation.